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Society of St Michael(Societas Sancti Michaeli)
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Statement on Unity |
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January 28th, 2008 will mark the 30th anniversary of the birth of the Continuing Anglican Movement with the Denver Consecrations. As a way to commemorate this monumental event, the Society of St Michael will be conducting Prayer without Ceasing; with a special intention for unity among our Continuing Anglican bodies. Our members will pray before the Blessed Sacrament every hour of the day. The Society of St Michael (SSM) is a Fraternity of Anglican Clergy, organized as a Society of apostolic life. The SSM’s special charism is dedication to the Catholic faith and practice in its Anglican tradition. The Society of St Michael exists for mutual support, encouragement, and fellowship, and witness to Anglican tradition in its Catholic fullness. Be it resolved: That we, the Council of the Society of St Michael, on behalf of the entire membership of the Society of St Michael, with members representing multiple jurisdictions, fully support the unity of Christ’s Church and strongly urge our Continuing Anglican communities diligently to work together for unity, in the spirit of the Affirmation of St Louis and with deep respect for our common heritage. Be it resolved: That we the Society of St Michael pray that all Primates, Metropolitans, Bishops and Leaders of Continuing Anglican communities will show the way to greater unity, that we may be one, as our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ intends. Be it resolved: That we the Society of St Michael humbly beseech St Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Walsingham to pray and intercede for us to Almighty God, for the restoration of Catholic Unity, that we may walk together bonded by our Catholic faith and share our Anglican tradition in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Be it resolved: That we the Society of St Michael pray without ceasing for unity. O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst say unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church, and grant unto it that peace and unity, which is agreeable to thy will; who livest and reignest with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Dated: The Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter in the Octave of Christian Unity January 18th, 2008
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Signed by the Council of the Society of St Michael |
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Fr
Richard Sutter SSM
(Master-General)
Fr
Charles Warner SSM
(Vicar)
Fr
Michael Sclafani SSM
(Secretary and Treasurer)
Fr Gordon
Anderson SSM
Fr Deacon
Franklin Bartlett SSM
Fr
Charles Nalls SSM
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Mr Sean
Reed a/SSM
Fr David
Sprunk SSM
Fr
Kenneth Strawhand SSM
Bp
Stephen Strawn SSM
Fr John
Toon SSM
Fr
William Wiener SSM
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Also signed by these members of the Society |
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Br. Francis
Augustine FSC, SSM Anglican Church in America Mr Ed Bakker a/SSM TAC-New Zealand Canon Thomas J. Cairns SSM Anglican Church in America Mr Philip Corbett a/SSM Church of England Fr Reid Croft SSM Anglican Catholic Church of Canada Fr Bryan S. Donegan SSM Anglican Catholic Church of Canada Mr Owen Edwards a/SSM Church in Wales Fr Samuel L. Edwards SSM Anglican Church in America Canon Kenneth Gunn-Walberg SSM Anglican Catholic Church Fr Bobby C. Hall SSM Anglican Church in America Fr William P. Holliday SSM Anglican Church in America Br. Greg Henderson SSM Anglican Catholic Church in Australia Fr. Terence Keller SSM Anglican Church in America Mr Stuart John King a/SSM Church of England |
Fr Allan
Koller SSM
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Members’ Jurisdictions in the Society of St Michael |
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Anglican Catholic Church Anglican Catholic Church of Australia (TAC) Anglican Catholic Church of Canada (TAC) Anglican Church in America (TAC) Anglican Church of Canada Anglican Province of America Anglican Province of Christ the King Diocese of the Holy Cross Holy Catholic Church (Anglican Rite) Polish National Catholic Church TAC – New Zealand The Church in Wales The Church of England The Episcopal Church (USA) The Traditional Anglican Church UK (TAC) Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. |
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